Hytera TETRA PT560H F4 User manual
Preface
Thanks for your favor in our product. To derive optimum performance from the product, please read this
manual, the corresponding TETRA Terminal SeriesFeature Book and the Safety Information Booklet
carefully before use.
This manual is applicable to the following product:
PT560H F4 TETRA Portable Terminal
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FCC Regulations
Federal Communication Commission (FCC) requires that all radio communication products should meet
the requirements set forth in the above standards before they can be marketed in the U.S, and the
manufacturer shall post a RF label on the product to inform users of operational instructions, so as to
enhance their occupational health against exposure to RF energy.
Operational Instructions and Training Guidelines
To ensure optimal performance and compliance with the occupational/controlled environment RF energy
exposure limits in the above standards and guidelines, users should transmit no more than 50% of the
time and always adhere to the following procedures:
Your terminal radiates measurable RF energy only when it is transmitting, not when it is receiving or in
standby mode.
Warning! : The PT560H F4 portable radio generates RF electromagnetic energy during transmit mode.
This radio is designed for and classified as “Occupational Use Only,” meaning it must be used only
during the course of employment by individuals aware of the hazards and the ways to minimize such
hazards. This radio is NOT intended for use by the “General Population” in an uncontrolled environment.
EU Regulatory Conformance
As certified by the qualified laboratory, the product is in compliance with the essential requirements and
other relevant provisions of the Directive 1999/5/EC. Please note that the above information is
applicable to EU countries only.
Contents
Preface....................................................................................................................................................... 1
Copyright Information............................................................................................................................. 2
Disclaimer............................................................................................................................................... 2
FCC Regulations ...................................................................................................................................... 2
EU Regulatory Conformance .................................................................................................................. 3
1. Items in the Package............................................................................................................................ 6
2. Product Overview................................................................................................................................. 7
2.1 Product Controls............................................................................................................................... 7
2.2 LCD Icon........................................................................................................................................... 8
2.3 LED Indicator.................................................................................................................................. 10
3. Before Use........................................................................................................................................... 11
3.1 Attaching the Antenna.................................................................................................................... 11
3.2 Attaching the Battery...................................................................................................................... 11
3.3 Installing the SIM Card................................................................................................................... 11
3.4 Attaching the Belt Clip.................................................................................................................... 12
3.5 Attaching the Accessories.............................................................................................................. 12
3.6 Charging the Battery....................................................................................................................... 13
4. Basic Operations................................................................................................................................ 15
4.1 Turning On/Off the Terminal........................................................................................................... 15
4.2 Switching Operation Mode ............................................................................................................. 15
4.3 Adjusting the Call Volume.............................................................................................................. 15
4.4 Selecting a Group........................................................................................................................... 15
4.5 Managing the PhoneBook.............................................................................................................. 15
5. TMO Service........................................................................................................................................ 16
5.1 Individual Call .................................................................................................................................16
5.2 Group Call....................................................................................................................................... 17
5.3 PABX/PSTN Call ............................................................................................................................ 17
5.4 Emergency Call .............................................................................................................................. 17
5.5 Message Service............................................................................................................................ 18
6. DMO Service ....................................................................................................................................... 19
6.1 Individual Call .................................................................................................................................19
6.2 Group Call....................................................................................................................................... 19
6.3 Emergency Call .............................................................................................................................. 19
6.4 Message Service............................................................................................................................ 20
7. Troubleshooting................................................................................................................................. 21
8. Care and Cleaning.............................................................................................................................. 23
9. Optional Accessories......................................................................................................................... 24
1. Items in the Package
Please unpack carefully and check if all items listed below are received. If any item is missing or
damaged, please contact your dealer.
Terminal
Antenna
Belt Clip
Strap
Charger
Battery
Power Adapter
Documentation Kit
Note
The frequency band is marked on the label of antenna; if not, please refer to the label on the terminal
for frequency band information.
2. Product Overview
2.1 Product Controls
No.
Part Name
No.
Part Name
○
1
SK1 (Side Key 1)
○
15
Antenna Connector
○
2
PTT (Push-to-Talk) Key
○
16
Power On-Off/Volume Control
Knob
○
3
SK2 (Side Key 2)
○
17
Half-duplex Microphone
○
4
Emergency Key
○
18
Accessory Connector Cover
○
5
LED Indicator
○
19
Options/Back Key
No.
Part Name
No.
Part Name
○
6
Antenna
○
20
End Key
○
7
Group Selector Knob
○
21
Navigation Key
○
8
Full-duplex Receiver
○
22
F2Key
○
9
LCD Display
○
23
F3 Key
○
10
Func/OK Key
○
24
Battery Latch
○
11
Answer/Call Key
○
25
Accessory Connector
○
12
Half-duplex Speaker
○
26
Strap Hole
○
13
F1 Key
○
27
Belt Clip
○
14
Full-duplex Microphone
○
28
Battery
○
29
Charging Piece
Note
For enhanced convenience, navigation keys, Call key, OK key, Back key, SK1 and SK2 key ,F1Key、
F2Key andF3Key as shortcuts to certain features. For the detailed introduction, please refer to the
corresponding TETRA Terminal Series Feature Book.
2.2 LCD Icon
Icon
Terminal Status
The terminal is not registered with the system (applicable for TMO only).
The terminal is registered with the system, and more bars indicate stronger signal
strength.
The terminal is not registered with the system while the WAP browser is running.
The terminal is registered with the system while the WAP browser is running, and
more bars indicate stronger signal strength.
There is(are) unread message(s).
The Inbox is full.
The terminal is operating in TMO.
Icon
Terminal Status
The terminal is operating in DMO.
The terminal is operating in fallback mode.
The scan feature is enabled in TMO.
The scan feature is enabled in fallback mode.
The terminal is operating in silent mode.
The terminal is operating in normal (ring and vibration) mode.
The terminal is operating in vibration mode.
An audio accessory is connected.
An audio accessory is connected but not available for use.
A palm microphone with keypad is connected.
The GPS feature is active, and valid GPS or GLONASS data is received.
The GPS feature is active, but no valid GPS or GLONASS data is received.
A wireless accessory is connected and available for use.
The BT feature is enabled but no wireless accessory is connected.
A wireless accessory is connected but not available for use.
A call is in progress.
The terminal is selecting a group.
A gateway device is available and connected in DMO.
A gateway device is available but not connected in DMO.
A repeater is available and connected in DMO.
A repeater is available but not connected in DMO.
The keypad is locked.
The SIM card E2EE is in use.
The microphone is disabled.
AIE (Air Interface Encryption) is in use.
E2EE (End-to-End Encryption) is in use.
Icon
Terminal Status
Both AIE and E2EE are in use.
The ongoing call enjoys a pre-emptive priority.
The ongoing call enjoys a higher priority.
The ongoing call enjoys a lower priority.
The terminal is prohibited from transmitting.
A call via gateway is in progress.
An E2EE call via gateway is in progress.
A call via repeater is in progress.
An E2EE call via repeater is in progress.
An AIE call via repeater is in progress.
The AIE and E2EE call via repeater is in progress.
An Emergency call is in progress.
A broadcast call is in progress.
2.3 LED Indicator
LED Indication
Terminal Status
Glows red
Transmitting
Flashes red slowly
Low battery voltage
Please replace or recharge the battery
Glows green
Receiving
Flashes green slowly
Channel idle in DMO
Glows orange
Channel busy in DMO
The terminal is prohibited from transmitting.
Flashes orange slowly
The BS with which the terminal is registered is out of service in TMO.
3. Before Use
3.1 Attaching the Antenna
Caution
Do not hold the terminal by its antenna, otherwise the performance and lifespan of the antenna will be
reduced.
3.2 Attaching the Battery
Note
To remove the battery, turn off the terminal first. Then lift the battery latch and remove the battery.
3.3 Installing the SIM Card
If you have purchased the End-to-End Encryption (E2EE) feature which is realized via a SIM card,
please buy a SIM card and install it first.
Step 1 Remove the battery.
Step 2 Loosen the screw fixing the SIM card cover, open the cover, and then place the card into the
slot properly, as shown in the figure below.
Step 3 Replace the cover and tighten the screw as shown in the figure below.
3.4 Attaching the Belt Clip
Step 1 Remove the two screws on the back of the terminal.
Step 2 Align the screw holes on the belt clip with those on the terminal, and then tighten the screws, as
shown in the figure below.
3.5 Attaching the Accessories
Step 1 Loosen the screw on the accessory connector cover, and open the cover as the arrow shows in
the figure below.
Step 2 Align the accessory (such as audio accessory and programming cable) plug with the accessory
connector.
Step 3 Secure the screw of the accessory.
3.6 Charging the Battery
Caution
Use the charger specified by the Company to charge the battery.
Make sure the terminal is powered off before charging. Read the Safety Information Booklet in
advance to get necessary safety information.
Charge a new battery for at least 5 hours before initial use for best performance.
Charging status indication on charger:
LED Indication
Charging Status
Flashes red slowly
Standby (no load)
Glows red
Charging
Glows orange
90% charged
Glows green
Fully charged
Flashes red rapidly
Charging failed
4. Basic Operations
4.1 Turning On/Off the Terminal
4.2 Switching Operation Mode
This terminal can operate in either TMO or DMO.
Press the Func/OK key on the home screen to enter the “Mode” menu, and then select “TMO” or “DMO”
to switch the operation mode.
4.3 Adjusting the Call Volume
4.4 Selecting a Group
4.5 Managing the PhoneBook
PhoneBook is used to save the individual call number and PABX/PSTN number.
You can press the Func/OK key and go to “PhoneBook” menu to add, view, search, modify or delete
acontact.
5. TMO Service
The trunked mode operation (TMO) supports either half-duplex or full-duplex operation and allows the
terminals to communicate with each other via the TETRA network infrastructure. Thus features that
require network access are available. To operate in TMO mode, the terminal must be authorized by your
service provider, and must register with the network and stay within the network coverage.
5.1 Individual Call
An individual call is a half-duplex or full-duplex call initiated by an individual user to another individual
user. You can initiate and receive an individual call to/from an individual contact.
Initiating an Individual Call
Half-duplex Individual Call
Step 1 Press the Func/OK key and go to “PhoneBook” menu to select an individual contact.
Step 2 Hold down the PTT key to initiate a half-duplex individual call.
Step 3 Hold down the PTT key to talk after the call is established.
Full-duplex Individual Call
Step 1 Press the Func/OK key and go to “PhoneBook” menu to select an individual contact.
Step 2 Press to initiate a full-duplex individual call.
Step 3 Both parties can talk at any time without any operation after the call is established.
Answering an Individual Call
Half-duplex Individual Call
In case of an incoming call with Direct Signaling, the terminal will emit an alert tone to indicate that
the call is established successfully. At this time, no operation is required to answer the call.
In case of an incoming call with Hook Signaling, the terminal will ring and vibrate to indicate this
incoming call.At this time, press PTT to answer the call.
Hold down the PTT key to talk after the call is established.
Full-duplex Individual Call
In case of an incoming call with Direct Signaling, the terminal will emit an alert tone to indicate that
the call is established successfully. At this time, no operation is required to answer the call.
In case of an incoming call with Hook Signaling, the terminal will ring and vibrate to indicate this
incoming call.At this time, press PTT to answer the call.
Both parties can talk at any time without any operation after the call is established.
Ending an Individual Call
Press to end the call.
5.2 Group Call
A group call is a half-duplex call initiated by an individual user to other members in a predetermined
group. You can initiate a group call to the default group, and receive group calls from the members of the
group.
Initiating a Group Call
On the home screen, rotate the Group Selector knob to select a group and hold down the PTT key to
initiate a group call to this group, whose number is displayed on the home screen.
Answering a Group Call
You can answer a group call without any operation.
Ending/Exiting a Group Call
The calling party can press to end the group call.
The called party can press to exit the group call.
5.3 PABX/PSTN Call
A PABX/PSTN call is a full-duplex individual call with Hook Signaling established between an individual
user and a PABX or PSTN user outside the TETRA network.
The operations for initiating a PABX/PSTN call are as follows. For operations of answering or ending a
PABX/PSTN call, refer to 5.1Individual Call.
Initiating a PABX/PSTN Call
Step 1 On the home screen, press the Func/OK key to go to “Settings -> Network” and select “PSTN
GW” or “PABX GW”.
Step 2 Return to the home screen and input a PABX or PSTN number.
Step 3 Press the Func/OK key to select “PABX” or “PSTN” if appears on the screen.
Skip this step if does not appear on the screen.
Step 4 Press to initiate the call.
5.4 Emergency Call
An Emergency call is a call initiated by an individual user to the predefined contact for summoning help
in urgent situations. With the highest priority, it can interrupt any other ongoing calls with lower priority if
no resource is available.
Initiating an Emergency Call
Hold down the Emergency key for the preset time to initiate an emergency call to the predefined contact
which can be the individual, group, PABX or PSTN user.
Answering an Emergency Call
You can answer an emergency individual call or emergencygroup call without any operation.
As for an emergency PABX/PSTN call, you need to press the PTT key to answer the call.
Ending/Exiting an Emergency Call
For ending operation, refer to 5.1Individual Call, 5.2Group Callor PABX/PSTN Callaccording to the
predefined contact.
5.5 Message Service
Message Service allows you to send and receive a message, which includes Status Message and User
Message. Status Message is programmed by your dealer only while User Message allows you to create,
edit and send a text message.
Sending a Message
Step 1 Press the Func/OK key to go to “Message -> New Msg” and select “Status Msg”.
Step 2 For status message, select “View -> Options” and then select “Individual” or “Group”; for user
message, press Func/OK key to select “Individual” or “Group” after editing the message.
Step 3 Enter the individual number or select a group contact, and press the Func/OK key to send the
message.
Viewing a Message
Step 1 On the home screen, press the Func/OK key to go to “Message -> Inbox”, and select the
appropriate message.
Step 2 Press the Func/OK key to view the content.
6. DMO Service
The direct mode operation (DMO) supports half-duplex operation and allows the terminals to
communicate directly with each other, without using a TETRA network infrastructure. Thus features that
require network access will be unavailable.
6.1 Individual Call
An individual call is a half-duplex call initiated by an individual user to another individual user. You can
initiate and receive an individual call to/from an individual contact.
Initiating an Individual Call
Step 1 Press the Func/OK key and go to “PhoneBook” menu to select an individual contact.
Step 2 Hold down the PTT key to initiate the call.
Step 3 Hold down the PTT key to talk after the call is established.
Answering an Individual Call
You can answer the call without any operation.
Ending an Individual Call
Press to end the call.
6.2 Group Call
The group call operations in DMO are similar to those in TMO. Refer to 5.2Group Call for details.
6.3 Emergency Call
An Emergency call is a call initiated by an individual user to the default group for summoning help in
urgent situations. With the highest priority, it can interrupt any other ongoing calls with lower priority if no
resource is available.
Initiating an Emergency Call
Hold down the Emergency key for the preset time to initiate an emergency call to the default group.
Answering an Emergency Call
You can answer an emergency individual call or group call without any operation.
Ending/Exiting an Emergency Call
The calling party can press to end the Emergency call.
The called party can press to exit the Emergency call.
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